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local gunsmith

I need someone for a small project that I could probably do having seen instructions, but would rather not cuz its a royal pita involving big disassembly in order to replace a mag release button. Any local gunsmith recs?

Re: local gunsmith

I know a guy that does good work, he tried doing it full time, but didn't get enough business to stay with it. He went back to work as a machinist, but probably still does some smithing on the side. He may not be able to get to your project right away, but if you want, I'll send you his #.

Re: local gunsmith

I used to use Duckworth in Petal, but from what I understand, he had some family tragedies, and has not taken in any new work since. There is Mike Smith in Purvis that's supposed to be good... [ *disclaimer* I have not used him yet.... ]

When its in the checkbook, and I get the last of the parts in, I will be taking a rifle to him to work on and assemble for me. Whenever that's done and I get some range time with it to see if it performs as expected, I will pass it on.

Re: local gunsmith

I decided to go with Scott Strohmeyer, he was the gunsmith for Gander Mountain for the first couple of years after they opened. He came highly recommended. I should be getting my rifle back from him in the next day or so. When I get time to take it to the range, that will tell the tale.